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Free agent SS Clinton Hart will not face charges stemming from an April arrest for battery/domestic violence.

Reminiscent of Falcons OL Quinn Ojinnaka's incident from last offseason, the quarrel began with messages from another woman popping up on Hart's Facebook page. His wife "didn't want to cooperate with prosecutors," so the State Attorney's Office will not pursue charges. Tue, Jun 1, 2010 12:55:00 PM

Unrestricted free agent SS Clinton Hart is apparently being held without bond after being arrested for domestic battery.

After declining badly with the Chargers, Hart latched on briefly with the Rams last season. Now 32, he's unlikely to get any nibbles on the open market. This arrest surely won't help. Wed, Apr 28, 2010 11:39:00 AM

Despite a hefty contract, Hart lost his job in San Diego and was cut. He's been on the street since October 14, but the desperate Rams need safety help with O.J. Atogwe (shoulder) possibly done for the season. Tue, Dec 8, 2009 03:15:00 PM

Despite a hefty contract, Hart lost his job in San Diego and was cut. He's been on the street since October 14, but the desperate Rams need safety help with O.J. Atogwe (shoulder) possibly done for the season.

Chargers SS Clinton Hart is expected to keep his starting job, but lose snaps on passing downs to Steve Gregory.

It's an IDP situation to avoid. Like Roy Williams used to in Dallas, Hart will play on first and second down, then come off the field on thirds. It's because he's a liability in coverage. His big-play potential is minimal.

Chargers SS Clinton Hart blames his struggles in 2008 on playing hurt.

Hart did break a bone in his hand in September and seemed to never get over a Week 13 stinger, but blaming bad years on injury sure is common among San Diego defensive backs. After being relentlessly burnt by tight ends in 2008, Hart will have to hold off rookie Kevin Ellison to keep his job.

Chargers S Clinton Hart admits that the coaching staff has lost confidence in him, and that he's lost confidence in himself.

Terrible coverage cost Hart his starting job down the stretch last year and the team drafted Kevin Ellison as a potential long-term replacement. "The coaches have lost faith in me," he said. "I've lost a little faith in myself."

The Chargers are expected to address the strong safety position this offseason.

Incumbent Clinton Hart lost his job in December. There's far more talent at safety in this year's draft than last year and with the Bolts having lots of money to commit elsewhere on the roster they may have to start a rookie in 2009.

Chargers SS Clinton Hart (neck) is not expected to play Sunday against the Chiefs.

That means Tony Gonzalez will draw plenty of 5'11", 185 pound backup Steve Gregory in coverage. The Chargers already have enough problems stopping tight ends even with a healthy Hart. Just hope you're not playing against Gonzalez in your fantasy playoffs this week.

Chargers signed SS Clinton Hart to a five-year extension through 2012. Profootballtalk.com reports the deal is worth about $3 million a year.

Hart, who was originally undrafted, paid his dues on special teams before taking over as a full-time player in 2007. He finished third on the Bolts with 85 stops and picked off five passes. Hart isn't an elite IDP bet behind a stingy and talented front seven, but has emerged as a quality NFL starter.

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Coach Jeff Fisher said Friday the Rams are "very, very encouraged" with Todd Gurley's (ACL) recovery, but acknowledged Gurley is "not 100 percent" or ready to play in football games.

"Todd did a great job on the conditioning test," Fisher said. "He's not 100 percent. He's not ready to play in a game right now. ... We'll just kind of add things as we move forward." Gurley has been limited to individual drills so far in training camp. We might see him play in the third preseason game.